A relative of Father Diddy assured that the rapper “thought he was a king”, an attitude which is consistent with the feeling of impunity which would have led him to commit the crimes with which he is accused. These are the new details shared by witnesses about Diddy and his parties.
Sean Combs also known as Diddy P. Diddy or Puff Daddy, continues in the eye of the storm after being arrested for sexual abuse, trafficking and organized crime, among others, in the United States.
In the indictment, authorities repeatedly mentioned Diddy’s parties, which were allegedly uncontrolled and where Hundreds of victims were allegedly drugged and forced to have sex while the rapper recorded videos.
This was stated by certain plaintiffs, including Casandra Ventura, the singer Cassie —, who was the artist’s ex-partner and one of the first people to decide to file a complaint. Although in their case they reached an agreement, it set a precedent for other victims to decide to speak out.
To better understand what was happening within Diddy’s controversial parties, a team from BBC heard from numerous witnesses, who gave details that were not known until now about these “celebrations”.
That’s what they said.
What Diddy’s Controversial Parties Were Like
Before being transferred to a Brooklyn prison, Sean Combs lived on the most expensive street in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. It was next door to Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion.
As described in the BBC, the house is surrounded by high fences to protect your privacy and at the door there are torches burning day and night.
this mansion It was the meeting place for several White Parties organized by Diddy where the most famous and important artists of the moment were present, but also where, according to certain witnesses and complainants, criminal acts also took place.
One of the claims states that “The hottest party of the year was a ‘facade’ that allowed Diddy to engage in ‘sinister’ behavior.”
A man who sued the rapper said that At the age of 16, in 1998, he participated in his first Fête Blanche with emotion, because he thought it was the gateway to establishing his musical career. But as she went to the bathroom, she found Diddy alone.
The rapper allegedly told him that he had the “good look” and that he had the power to turn anyone into a star. SO, he allegedly ordered him to pull down his pants to examine and touch him reads the lawsuit.
Diddy would have told him that it was a “rite of passage” and “the path to becoming a star”.
While this was happening behind the high walls, Neighbors complained about parties that made several blocks around them uncomfortable. According to public records consulted by the BBC, The police came to the mansion at least 14 times in 7 years.
Although neither neighbor wanted to be identified in the press, they reported that They were “fed up and disturbed” by what they saw at these types of parties.
“For six or seven years, there were only parties, parties, parties,” says a neighbor. As he described it, We saw women at all hours and “people going out and sitting in the street, not knowing where they were.”
He said these people seemed “lost” and “They were seen in their underwear.”
Which artists attended Diddy’s parties
Publicist Rob Shuter, who worked with Diddy when he was at the height of his fame (between 2002 and 2004), told the BBC that Being invited to the rapper’s parties was an “honor” for any celebrity of the moment.
The guest lists consisted of stars like Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kutcher, Leonardo Di Caprio, Chris Brown, Usher, Jay-Z, Beyoncé among many others.
“When Diddy winked at you and told you to go to the VIP section, you knew you were going to have a really good night,” the publicist said.
Shuter revealed that Combs began using these parties to stay at the “center” of the music industry. and entertainment. “I discovered that the way to get The main goal was to become the king of the New York party.
As he described it, Diddy was “obsessed” with power and wanted to stay famous at all costs. Shuter said he loves having his picture taken and letting everyone know his lifestyle is expensive.
The publicist’s job was to help Diddy stay on top.
“The reason he was a superstar is because he only thinks about Diddy. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed. “Diddy’s hobby is Diddy.”
Diddy’s obsession with the British crown
Diddy’s former publicist also said that The rapper had a “deep fascination” with the British royal family. While working for him, he remembered that Diddy He asked her more than 10 times to call Princes Harry and William to attend his parties.
Such was his interest in their presence that he even offered to pay for the entire trip, accommodation and security. But Neither prince accepted their invitation.
“He considered himself a king, so it makes perfect sense that he would have liked to have two princes in his entourage.” said the publicist. He also claimed that the rapper had framed photos of Harry and William in his New York apartment.
Sean Combs’ defense against sex abuse and trafficking charges
In all, There are reportedly more than 100 lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual abuse and trafficking, and it seems like more and more are being added.
Recently, former adult film star Adria English said she was “groomed for sex trafficking” while working for the White Party. At home, he said, alcohol was mixed with drugs.
Another lawsuit filed by a man who chose to remain anonymous accused Diddy of raping him at a white party in 2006 while he worked security at the event.
Most of the accusations concern They were “coerced or forced to have sex” by Diddy or others around them.
Considering this, The rapper’s lawyers assured that all the lawsuits were “clear attempts to obtain publicity” and that the accusations about what happened at their parties are “baseless.”
“Sean Combs’ white parties and other events were iconic, a true convergence of hip hop, Hollywood and black excellence,” they said in a statement to BBC.
“It is disappointing to see the media and social commentators transform these cultural moments into something they were not. Shaming celebrities who attended, taking video clips and photographs out of context and attempting to link these events to false accusations. “It’s just not valid.”
However, Victim advocates said “there is more to come”: “Combs didn’t do this alone. “He used his company, employees of that company and other close associates to achieve his ends,” said New York U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.
The authority stressed that The investigation against Diddy is still open and his trial is expected to take place in May 2025.
Source: Latercera
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